City of Marion
EPA ID: KS2011507 · 1,902 people served · 1 ZIP code
ZipCheckup's reading of EPA SDWIS for City of Marion (KS2011507): 3 EPA violations in the last five years. Even though City of Marion accumulated 3 violations over five years, all have been formally resolved - the provider currently meets EPA standards for 1,902 people.
Data: EPA SDWIS
Service Area Map
Coverage area for City of Marion Source: EPA SDWIS service area boundaries.
Service area boundary
Service Area Demographics
The City of Marion serves a community with a median household income of $62,553 and an estimated 2,929 residents across its service area. Approximately 79% of housing stock was built before 1986, which increases the likelihood of lead service lines and older plumbing.
🌊 Where Does Your Water Come From?
City of Marion's water is drawn from rivers, lakes, or reservoirs. Surface water sources are more exposed to agricultural runoff, stormwater, and upstream discharges, but they typically receive more intensive treatment before reaching your tap.
Infrastructure Risk
Detected Contaminants
How City of Marion compares to EPA limits
What This Means For You
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) at 1 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of 0.08 mg/L. Bladder & rectal cancer risk; reproductive concerns. Consider granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration.
Contaminant 1011 at 2 mg/L exceeds the EPA maximum of mg/L.
Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) was detected in this water system. granular activated carbon (GAC) filtration can reduce exposure.
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Estimated Remediation Costs
Average estimated costs across ZIP codes served by this system
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System Overview
City of Marion, (EPA ID: KS2011507) is a community water system in Kansas that serves approximately 1,902 people from surface water sources.
This system serves ZIP code 66861 in Marion.
Violation History
Status breakdown for accepted records with record years 2021-2026: 3 resolved, 0 archived, 0 addressed, and 0 unaddressed. Under this source contract, current noncompliance is the sum of addressed and unaddressed records. Archived and resolved records are excluded from current noncompliance.
Recent Violations
| Date | Contaminant | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2023 | Contaminant 1011 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Non-health-based | Resolved |
| April 1, 2023 | Contaminant 1011 | Non-health-based | Resolved |
Contaminants Detected
The following contaminants have been flagged in EPA records for this water system:
| Contaminant | Category | Violations | Health-Based |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contaminant 1011 | Other Violation | 2 | No |
| Total Trihalomethanes (TTHM) | Disinfection Byproducts | 1 | No |
Lead & Copper
EPA Lead and Copper Rule evidence attributed directly to this water system:
| Lead Level | Exceeds Action Level | Sample Date |
|---|---|---|
| 0 mg/L | No | N/A |
No copper action-level exceedance record appears for this PWSID in the accepted LCR snapshot. This does not establish a clean copper measurement.
Radon Risk in Service Area
Dominant radon zone for ZIP codes served by this system: Zone 1 (High Risk)
The EPA recommends testing homes in Zone 1 and Zone 2 areas for radon.
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Typical cost: Water test: typically $20–$50 (DIY kit) · Professional inspection: $150–$400
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ZIP Codes Served
Coverage: Service area ZIP codes sourced from EPA Community Water System Service Area Boundaries v3 (March 2026 release). These ZIPs reflect the actual deployment footprint recorded by KS or modeled from parcel and building-footprint data.
- 66861 - Marion
Data Sources
This report uses public data from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS). View the full compliance record for City of Marion (KS2011507) on EPA.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is City of Marion water safe to drink?
The accepted 2026Q2 ECHO snapshot shows no current noncompliance for City of Marion; its 3 accepted 2021-2026 records are resolved or archived. Historical compliance status does not establish conditions at a specific tap.
How many people does City of Marion serve?
City of Marion serves approximately 1,902 people across 1 ZIP code in Kansas.
Where does City of Marion get its water?
The primary water source is surface water.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to cite this page
ZipCheckup. (n.d.). City of Marion (KS): 3 EPA Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/water-system/ks2011507/
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